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About Simon Rothstein

Simon is an entertainment and consumer lifestyle journalist with a passion for gadgets - especially music ones. He loves his Apple iPad, but he is firmly a Windows PC man. Contact him at simon@pluggedin.co.uk

It isn’t easy trying to stay healthy and keep fit, especially when it can be hard work finding food or drink that’s not bad for you or making the effort to go for a run. But you can save a fortune by going healthy and just look at what gadgets and technology you can buy with those savings.

Too much fatty food, too much booze, too many chocolates and far too many crisps, yes, that was Christmas and New Year for most of us. But now January has arrived, it’s time to eat and drink far more healthy and here’s a list of kitchen gadgets plus some apps and websites to help you do just that.

Whether you’re sitting down as a family to watch a Christmas classic or want some time alone in front of the telly to catch-up on that blockbuster movie you didn’t see because the family were round, here’s a guide to tuning in to the festive flicks with a few suggestions for Xmas films too.

With the schools breaking up and the kids coming home for Christmas, you’re going to need to keep them out of your hair while cooking the turkey and all the trimmings. So here’s a few ways to entertain them from virtual comics to money-saving days out to that classic computer gaming.

Just when you fancy putting your feet up over Christmas and New Year, there will always be a reason to get in the car and go somewhere – whether that’s to family or the sales or if you’re lucky on a holiday. But how do you stay safe and alert on the winter roads? With these apps and websites and gadgets, that’s how!

November is here, the Christmas countdown has begun and that means one thing… deciding on what presents to buy! So to lend a Santa-like helping hand, here’s 10 of the best gadgets and gifts for you, your friends and family.